scrubcircrn

scrubcircrn

scrub tech 3 year, Circulator 2 years

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  1. Attention all EPIC users

    scrubcircrn posted a topic in Operating Room

    Just went live on Epic recently. Its been quite a challenge. Local docs had real issues cutting schedules back during break in period so we've had some very long days and some very unhappy staff. For...

  2. What computer system do you use in the OR?

    scrubcircrn replied to ShannonRN2010's topic in Operating Room

    Just went goLive on EPIC within the last month. Its a challenge right

  3. The single best piece of advice you've gotten/gave

    scrubcircrn replied to HumorHeals22's topic in General Students

    You dont have to get straight A's to be a terrific nurse. Give yourself a

  4. Older Nursing students

    scrubcircrn replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

    I graduated with my ASN at the age of 51. I had done retail management my whole adult life and at 45 decided it wasnt what I wanted for the rest of my life. I started taking prereqs while still...

  5. What is the BEST and WORST nursing fields?

    scrubcircrn replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    For me Surgery is the best. One to one ratio, best hours in the hospital and great co

  6. Lpn program in the grater peoria, pekin or canton area?

    scrubcircrn replied to LAROCCAMOM's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Ive heard that Sandburg Jr. college in Galesburg even has an evening LPN

  7. Professions before nursing

    scrubcircrn replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a restaurant manager for 13 years and then as a convenience store manager for 13 years and the job that broke me in retail I was a district manager for a convenience store chain for 5...

  8. Pain Pump, Risk Assessment,,,,HELP !!

    scrubcircrn replied to mcmike55's topic in Operating Room

    we stopped using pain pumps too. We do blocks on most cases- shoulders and

  9. Question about gowning.

    scrubcircrn replied to pghfoxfan's topic in Operating Room

    You always need someone else to spin you-

  10. Checking wrapped trays and instruments

    scrubcircrn replied to WarmBlanket's topic in Operating Room

    If youve ever worked much ortho its a constant habit to check for holes. Its not that unusual for Rep trays to get worn out and have sharp corners that puncture blue wrap. One total set I unwrapped...

  11. Surgical Tech to OR Nurse

    scrubcircrn replied to www.angel29's topic in Operating Room

    I was a surgical tech for a year and decided to go back and get my nursing degree. I was lucky to be able to stay in the same hospital once I finished. I love surgery and being a scrub first has...

  12. What do you wear?

    scrubcircrn replied to Aneroo's topic in Operating Room

    We have to wear coverups whenever we leave the OR suite area. Going to Pt rooms, cafeteria, gift shop and labs we were them. If we leave the hosp for lunch we much change back into street

  13. Any "50-ish" Pre-Nursing Students?

    scrubcircrn replied to Elle16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im 51 and graduated from an Associate degree program in nursing this past May. I was in retail management for years and was totally burnt out. Going back to school was the best thing I ever did. It...

  14. Operating Room Nurse: Roles

    scrubcircrn replied to BethCNOR's topic in Operating Room

    I'm so happy to see such a well written article explaining the surgical nurses duties. I am a new circulator but have been a scurb tech for a few years. Our pts are in a condition that they cannot...

  15. What to do between now and starting pre-reqs?

    scrubcircrn replied to blondielocks's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You might want to pick up a medical terminology book or even an online class. It will not only help you later on but also in some of the science

  16. HELP! Floor Nursing = NOT for me

    scrubcircrn replied to skim410's topic in General Nursing

    Im totally with you on not liking floor nursing. I think thats why I waited so many years to go to school to become a nurse, I didnt realize what else is out there. I work in surgery and love it....

  17. O.R Tech to RN to the O.R or Med/Surg first?

    scrubcircrn replied to RNman09's topic in Operating Room

    I was a scrub for a couple of years and loved it but decided I wanted more so I went back and got my RN. Im just finishing my orientation now in the same place I worked as a scrub. Its going...

  18. Failure rate of nursing schools.

    scrubcircrn replied to merrywhiterose's topic in General Students

    I recently graduated from Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences and they have a great record of passing NCLEX> Last year was 100% and this year off those who have taken it which is most...